Test Directory

Test Code
RISP
Test Name
Risperidone
CPT Codes
80299
Included Tests
  • Risperidone, Serum
  • 9-OH-Risperidone, Serum
  • Total (Risp+9-OH)
Expected Turnaround Time
3 days
Clinical Utility

Therapeutic drug management.

Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Serum

Alternate Specimen Type: Plasma

Collection Container: Red Top, Plain

Alternate Collection Container: Dark Green Top (Lithium Heparin) or Green Top (Sodium Heparin) 

Desired Specimen Volume: 3 mL

Collection Instructions
  1. Collect specimen in red top, plain tube via venipuncture.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Separate serum from cells.
  2. Transfer 3 mL of serum to a clear aliquot tube (screw cap).
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. 

Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

3 days

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

6 months

Methodology
Liquid Chromatography - Tandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
Reference Intervals

 See patient report.

Alternate Names
  •  Risperdal®
Reference Lab
Labcorp Of America Holdings
Testing Schedule
Monday-Friday